Insights, resources, and updates for CPD professionals
There’s a quiet but significant consultation underway about how this country recognises what people can actually do. At the heart of it is a deceptively simple idea: a single, portable record of...
Skills shortages are projected to cost the UK economy £120 billion by 2030. Yet fewer than one in three companies has a formal learning and development strategy in place. If your business is in...
ASA Upholds Complaint Against CPD Standards Office: The Importance of Evidence in Superiority and Comparative Claims As a UK based, independent Certification Body for CPD Accreditation Organisation...
The number of CPD accreditation organisations operating has grown from approximately 6 in early 2023 to 89 as of February 2026 — a fourteenfold increase in under three years, in a market with no mandatory regulation or standardised assessment criteria. This post examines what is driving that growth, what it means for training providers and learners, and how The CPD Register is working to bring transparency and accountability to an increasingly crowded sector.
What Does CPD Accreditation Actually Mean? A Quality GuideIntroduction When searching for professional development training, you'll frequently see courses advertised as "CPD accredited" or displaying...
If a training provider tells you their courses are "CPD certified", pause. Because in the UK, certification has a very specific legal meaning and the chances are that what's actually being offered is something quite different.
How Training Providers Can Protect Their Intellectual Property When Seeking CPD Accreditation Your course content is your most valuable business asset. Here's how to protect it. Introduction As a...
The True Cost of Poor CPD: What Happens When Accreditation Fails Professionals How Low-Quality CPD Accreditation Creates Real Consequences for Individuals, Employers, and the Public Introduction...
Why Employers Should Care About CPD Accreditation Quality A Guide for HR Professionals, L&D Managers, and Business Leaders Introduction Your organisation spends thousands of pounds each year...
Understanding Cyber Insurance: Essential Guidance for CPD Organisations and Training Providers Protect Your Organisation from Cyber-Attacks with the Right Insurance Coverage Guest Article Provided b...
How to Choose CPD Accredited Training: Essential Questions to Ask Before You Buy A Complete Consumer Guide to Selecting Quality-Assured Professional Development Introduction You're ready to invest...
The Future of CPD in Digital Learning: Trends Shaping Professional Development The landscape of professional development is transforming at an unprecedented pace. Digital technologies that seemed fut...
